Laidler launch 1 day Functional Safety Course
With EN 954-1 finally being withdrawn at the end of 2011, machine builders and users have to be aware of the standards that will replace it. BS EN 62061 and BS EN ISO 13849-1 are the standards that will fill the gap left by EN 954-1 and both of these use the concept of functional safety to determine the required safety circuit architecture.
December 7th is the first date of the newly launched Functional Safety Awareness course run by Laidler Associates. The aim of this one-day course is to equip delegates with information on the scope and main design requirements of the current standards for the machinery sector, and to give an appreciation of how to apply their principles.
Who should attend?The course is aimed at managers, technicians and design engineers who have responsibilities for machinery safety related control systems. By the end of the course delegates will have:
- Gained an awareness of the key parts of the standards (BS EN 62061 and EN ISO 13849-1) including SIL Determination, Performance Levels, Diagnostic Coverage and Common Cause Failures etc, for safety circuit designs.
- Gained an understanding of the differences between BS EN 62061 and EN ISO 13849-1 and the concepts which the new standards promote.
- Been made aware of the architectures of Safety Related Controls, and how these architectures relate to practical applications.
- Gained an appreciation of the importance of component performance and reliability, and how the necessary data can be derived from readily available information.
The course will cost £100.00 and will be held at the TÜV SÜD Product Service offices in Fareham. Dates will shortly be available for 2012 with courses being held across the country.
To register your place, please send an email to enquire@laidler.eu.
